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Helen Elizabeth Shepherd

Helen Elizabeth Shepherd

Dec 25, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Shepherd (nee Ross), age 89 of Amherst, Ohio passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 2025.  She was born August 22, 1936 in Barton City, Michigan.  Mrs. Shepherd was a member of the Shady Valley Baptist Church, Where she served the Lord in many capacities.  She was a nurse and enjoyed caring for people.  She had amazing skills in...

Vean Reynolds

Vean Reynolds

Dec 24, 2025

Alice "Vean" Arnold Reynolds passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Charlotte N.C. after a short hospital stay with family by her side. Vean was born on March 20,1934 in Shouns, TN to the late Kelly Arnold and Cliffe Phillips Arnold.In addition to her parents, Vean was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Odell Reynolds.Sisters: Rena Brown, Hester...

Cordelia O'Quinn

Cordelia O'Quinn

Dec 23, 2025

Cordelia Annie O'Quinn, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in the Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 21, 1953.

Cordelia was a homemaker.  She enjoyed arts and crafts. 

It was cordelia's wishes to be cremated and no formal services held.

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at our website www.huxlipfordfh.com

Hux & Lipford funeral...

Richard Macy

Richard Macy

Dec 21, 2025

Richard Macy, age 74, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.huxlipfordfh.com

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home 300 W. Main St. Mountain City, Tennessee is honored to serve the family of Richard Macy. 

Keith Andrew Anderson

Keith Andrew Anderson

Dec 15, 2025

Keith Andrew Anderson, born on September 18, 1961, in Anniston, Alabama, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Throughout his career, Keith dedicated himself as a tree worker and entrepreneur, embodying a strong work ethic and a relentless drive for success. His occupation was not merely a job; it was a true reflection of his love...

Larry Eddie Perkins

Larry Eddie Perkins

Dec 12, 2025

Larry Eddie Perkins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away unexpectedly while surrounded by family on December 12 th at Bristol Regional Hospital, with his wife of 58 years holding his hand.

Larry, who was born on June 19, 1949, to the late Eddie and Cledith Perkins was raised in the Neva Community where he went on to live most...

Kathryn Annette Stout Morrison

Kathryn Annette Stout Morrison

Dec 12, 2025

Kathryn Annette Stout Morrison, 68, entered into her new life on Friday December 12, 2025 following a brief illness. Annette was preceded by her husband, John Joseph Morrison; her parents, Joey B Stout and Anna Kathryn Goodwin Stout; her mother-in-law Latrell Morrison; her grandparents, JD and Blanche Stout and Ronder and Beulah Goodwin; her aunts and uncles, Ailene Mizell, Lorraine...

Dustin Michael Boyd

Dustin Michael Boyd

Dec 9, 2025

Dustin Michael Boyd, born in Morristown, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Telford, Tennessee on December 9, 2025 at the age of 33.  Dustin was adopted by Calvin and Judy (Brown) Ward. 

He was a corrections officer for the State of Tennessee at Northeast Correctional Complex and was a veteran of the United States Army Infintry.  

He is survived by...

Bruce Winters

Bruce Winters

Dec 3, 2025



Bruce Winters, age 73, of Mountain city, Tennessee, passed away, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1952 to the late James Winters and Pearl Parsons Winters. In addition to his parent's he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; brothers, William Winters and Clinton Winters and father-in-law, Wayne Roark 

Those left to cherish...

Laura Lipford

Laura Lipford

Dec 2, 2025

Laura Mae Dunn Lipford, age 90, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born February 15, 1935 to the late William Edyuth Dunn and Rebecca (Lear) Leah Dishman Dunn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dagle D. Lipford; Sisters, Nell Smiley, Louise Robinson, Mable Stout, Retha Dunn, Leona...

Vickey Snyder

Vickey Snyder

Nov 28, 2025

Vickey J. Snyder, age 77, of 419 Old Butler Rd. Mountain City, passed away peacefully Friday 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Vickey was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, beloved by everyone who knew her. Born and raised partly overseas, Vickey spent part of her childhood in Germany and Japan-experiences that fostered her lifelong love of travel....

Jack Arnold

Jack Arnold

Nov 27, 2025

Jack Arnold, Age 81, of Mountain City, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born December 8, 1943 to the late Raleigh Duff Arnold and Nell Tester Arnold.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Cable Arnold and brother, Mack Arnold. 

Jack was a United States Army Veteran.  He loved hunting, fishing, college...

Ray L Osborne

Ray L Osborne

Nov 19, 2025

Ray L Osborne, age 80, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Watauga Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1944 to the late John Osborne and Stella Sluder Osborne. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Ramirez; step-son, Rick Potter and several brothers and sisters.

Ray attended Locust Gap...

William "Bill" Willis Taylor

William "Bill" Willis Taylor

Nov 15, 2025

William Willis Taylor, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on October 3, 1941, in White Top, Virginia, William lived a life filled with love, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community.William was the beloved son of Virgil and Grace Taylor. He grew...

Bobby "Bob" Kenneth Canter

Bobby "Bob" Kenneth Canter

Nov 14, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Kenneth Canter, age 72, passed away on November 14, 2025 at his residence.  He was born Febuary 15, 1953 to the late Millard Canter and Hazel McFadden Canter.  In addition to his parent's he was preceded in death by his wife, Roseann Mains Canter, and brother, Donald Canter. 

Bob held a variety of interests that brought him joy throughout...

Walter Scotty Gentry

Walter Scotty Gentry

Nov 11, 2025

It is with a saddened heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Walter Scotty Gentry, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.  He was born August 1, 1965 to the late Bill Gentry and Violet Miller.  

Scotty grew up in Shady Valley, Tennessee, where his family lived for many years.  He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Shady Valley...

Ruth Borror

Ruth Borror

Nov 10, 2025

Ruth “Ruthie” Vanover Borror passed away the most peacefully on November 10, 2025, after a seven-year journey with dementia. She was born November 22, 1937, to Winston and Della Vanover in Mountain City, Tennessee. She was one of twelve children. She grew up with a robust understanding of family, love, and hard work. She was a homemaker and was well...

Betty Chappell Steed

Betty Chappell Steed

Nov 8, 2025

Betty Chappell Steed, 86, Lakeland, TN, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2025. 

Betty was of Christian faith and a member of HighlandHeights Presbyterian Church, Cordova, TN. Betty was born in Johnson County, TN to the late Oscar W. and Anna T. Brinkley Chappell. She attended East Tennessee State University where she obtained a bachelors in English and History and a...

Scarlett Sprague

Scarlett Sprague

Nov 1, 2025

Scarlett Sprague, age 36, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. 

A private funeral service will be conducted.

The family request no flowers and for those that wish memorial contributions may be made to Hux & Lipford Funeral Home to assist the family with the services. 

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.huxlipfordfh.com

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home is honored...

Mary Alice Dowell

Mary Alice Dowell

Nov 1, 2025

Mary Alice Dowell, age 60, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born April 3, 1965 to the late Lloyd James Sluder Jr. and Bessie Stanley Sluder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Dowell and sister, Donna McQueen.

Mary loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her family...

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